SAI, IOA start sensitisation programs for Olympic bound athletes
Other Sports | June 25, 2021 20:43 ISTThe interactive programme is designed to help athletes and support staff understand Covid-19 protocols, Japanese culture and anti-doping rules.
The interactive programme is designed to help athletes and support staff understand Covid-19 protocols, Japanese culture and anti-doping rules.
Organizers put off the decision on local fans for several months, and fans from abroad were banned months ago.
Raghuprasad and Shaikh, who have the experience of presiding over 100 international matches each, are the only umpires chosen from India by the FIH to officiate at the Tokyo Olympics slated to open on July 23.
The vaccination pace is quickening even as the young remain hesitant amid an anti-vaccination misinformation campaign and officials have slowed vaccination reservations as demand outpaces supply.
Bromell was an up-and-comer who finished tied for third at the 2015 world championships in a race Bolt won when he passed Justin Gatlin at the line for a .01-second victory.
"I am thrilled but am still waiting for the official communication. I hope it comes soon," said Mane.
The 34-year-old veteran will be the first female athlete to represent India at four Olympics when she competes at next month's Olympics.
A US expert on transgender rights and politics says the participation of weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Olympics might become a focus for conservative activists who oppose greater LGBTQ rights and freedoms.
The Croatia World Cup will be organised in all three disciplines -- rifle, pistol and shotgun.
Lahiri on Tuesday made the cut for the Olympics at the 60th spot, the last quota available as per the International Golf Federation rankings.
On the occasion of Olympic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes to the Indian contingent taking part in Tokyo Olympics, beginning July 23.
Chopra began with a throw of 79.07m before hurling the iron spear to 80.96m. His next three attempts were fouls before coming up with a final throw of 77.48m in a mediocre field.
India was eligible for one spot and Lahiri was the highest-placed in the latest official world golf rankings at the 340th position.
With the pandemic still raging, the Tokyo organisers have prescribed stricter regulations for travellers from 11 countries including India for the Games beginning July 23.
Making his announcement on Twitter on Tuesday, the 22-year-old Shapovalov said, "Hey everyone, after careful consideration I wanted to let you know that I will not be participating in the Olympics this year.
Midfielder Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday named captain of the 16-member Olympic-bound Indian men's hockey team, while experienced defenders, Birendra Lakra and Harmanpreet Singh, were named vice-captains.
In Tokyo, India thus will have four archers with the men's team of Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das and Pravin Jadhav, while Deepika will be the sole entry in the women's section, in her third successive Olympics.
Toor crossed the Olympic Qualification mark with a throw of 21.49m and brpke his own National Record.
For the first time since the women's team made its Olympic debut in Athens 2004, India will not have representation at the Games
India had last week announced a 16-member team for the Tokyo Games but refrained from naming the captain although it was more or less certain that Rani would lead the side.
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